Green
solvents
like
DES
have
gained
tremendous
attention
and
been
employed
for
many
applications,
as
industries
are
now
geared
toward
adopting
green
materials
technologies
to
contain
the
effects
of
climate
change,
environmental
pollution,
global
warming.
They
found
application
use
in
enhanced
oil
recovery
petroleum
industry
surface
active
materials,
among
others.
However,
there
is
a
need
be
able
select,
screen,
rank
best
performance
DESs
large
combination
HBA
HBD
capable
forming
that
can
perform
(EOR),
viz–viz,
additional
recovery.
In
this
study,
choline
chloride
(CHCL)-based
DESs,
most
EOR,
screened
their
ability
reduce
interfacial
tension,
adsorption
capacities,
enhancement.
We
innovate
screening
criterion
using
molecular
descriptors
obtained
from
interaction
with
species
(rock,
water,
oil,
brine)
used
reservoir.
Our
findings
indicate
correlation
experimental
properties
calculated
predict
overall
EOR
performance.
study
contributes
valuable
insights
into
theoretically
EOR.
It
also
quick
check
trial
error
during
selection
energetically
stable
laboratory
potential
cost-effective
manner.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(6), P. 1356 - 1356
Published: March 19, 2024
The
boosted
interest
in
using
rare
earth
elements
(REEs)
modern
technologies
has
also
increased
the
necessity
of
their
recovery
from
various
sources,
including
raw
materials
and
wastes.
Though
hydrometallurgy
plays
a
key
role
these
processes,
some
drawbacks
(apparent
or
not)
processes
(including
use
aggressive
mineral
acids,
harmful
extractants,
diluents,
etc.)
have
led
to
development
an
environmental
friendship
subclass
named
solvometallurgy,
which
non-aqueous
solvents
substituted
aqueous
media
hydrometallurgical
processing.
Together
with
ionic
liquids
(ILs),
chosen
for
usages
are
chemicals
known
as
deep
eutectic
(DEEs).
utilization
DEEs
included
leaching
REEs
different
sources
containing
them
separation-purification
steps
necessary
yielding
elements,
normally
oxides
salts,
most
purified
form.
This
work
reviewed
recent
literature
(2023
year)
about
recover
coupling
two
(DESs
REEs)
derive
compounds
be
used
other
fields.
Carbon Trends,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15, P. 100362 - 100362
Published: May 14, 2024
In
response
to
the
escalating
demand
for
cleaner
energy
sources,
this
study
investigates
potential
of
carefully
selected
functionalized
graphene-based
materials
enhancing
hydrogen
sulphide
(H2S)
removal
in
fuel
streams,
utilizing
semi-empirical
and
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
molecular-level
insights.
A
particular
focus
is
placed
on
aliphatic
methyl
(-CH),
alcohol
(-COH),
carboxylate
(-COO),
carbonyl
(-CO),
acid
(-COOH)
-functionalized
graphene,
aiming
bridge
gaps
between
desulphurization
methods
graphene
applications,
specifically
targeting
H2S
removal.
Through
extensive
computational
analyses,
research
unravels
intricate
interactions
chosen
sulfur
compounds
like
H2S,
emphasizing
mechanisms
contributing
improved
efficiency.
Our
study's
analysis
highlights
superior
performance
(-COO)-functionalized
mainly
through
dissociative
adsorption
mechanisms.
The
systematically
evaluates
influence
groups
activity,
significance
dissociation.
Overall,
advances
strategies
underscores
sustainable
solutions.
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(10), P. 1316 - 1316
Published: Oct. 2, 2024
Objectives:
The
study
explores
the
potential
of
various
deep
eutectic
solvents
(DESs)
to
serve
as
drug
delivery
systems
and
pharmaceutical
excipients.
research
focuses
on
two
primary
objectives:
evaluating
ability
selected
DES
enhance
solubility
poorly
water-soluble
model
drugs
(IBU
MFA),
their
physicochemical
properties,
including
density,
viscosity,
flow
behavior,
surface
tension,
thermal
stability,
water
dilution
effects,
determine
suitability
for
applications.
Methods:
A
range
containing
pharmaceutically
acceptable
constituents
was
explored,
encompassing
organic
acid-based,
sugar-
sugar
alcohol-based,
hydrophobic
systems,
well
menthol
(MNT)-based
with
common
MNT-based
DESs
exhibited
most
significant
enhancements.
Results:
IBU
reached
379.69
mg/g
in
MNT:
PEG
400
(1:1)
356.3
MNT:oleic
acid
(1:1),
while
MFA
peaked
at
17.07
MNT:Miglyol
812®N
(1:1).
In
contrast,
hydrophilic
significantly
lower,
choline
chloride:
glycerol
(1:2)
arginine:
glycolic
(1:8)
showing
best
results.
While
demonstrating
lower
compared
sugar-based
increased
tunability
via
addition
both
terms
such
viscosity
tension.
Conclusions:
Our
introduces
novel
expanding
repertoire
formulations
opening
new
avenues
rational
design
tailored
solvent
overcome
challenges
delivery.
The
boosted
interest
in
the
use
of
rare
earth
elements
(REEs)
modern
technologies
had
also
increase
necessity
their
recovery
from
various
sources,
including
raw
materials
and
wastes.
Though
Hydrometallurgy
plays
a
key
role
these
processes,
some
drawbacks
(apparent
or
not)
led
to
development
more
environmental
friendship
subclass
named
Solvometallurgy,
which
non-aqueous
solvents
substituted
aqueous
media
hydrometallurgical
processing.
chosen
for
usages
are,
besides
ionic
liquids
(ILs),
so-named
Deep
Eutectic
Solvents
(DEEs).
utilization
DEEs
included
leaching
REEs
different
sources
containing
them,
separation-purification
steps
necessary
yielding
elements,
normally
as
oxides
salts,
most
purified
form.
This
work
reviewed
recent
literature
(2023
year)
about
deep
eutectic
coupling
two
(DESs
REEs)
derived
compounds
be
used
other
fields.
Discover Water,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
The
discharge
of
industrial
wastewater,
particularly
from
chemical
and
mining
industries,
poses
significant
threats
to
the
environment,
public
health,
safety
due
high
concentrations
pollutants
leading
serious
illnesses
loss
aquatic
life.
It
is
therefore
essential
urgent
devise
measures
for
mitigating
these
threats.
To
advance
understanding
graphene
membranes
Arsenic
(As)
removal
this
research
investigates
As
adsorption
its
relative
selectivity
on
graphene-based
materials
using
computational
approaches.
Our
study
employed
hybrid
quantum
mechanical
calculations
energy
geometry
optimization
explore
pristine
membrane
surfaces
in
vacuum
aqueous
environments.
We
assessed
effect
different
sites
surface
which
includes
top
(T),
bridge
(B),
hollow
(H)
across
edge
(E)
center
(C)
regions
absorbent
surface,
identify
optimal
site/mode
adsorption.
results
demonstrate
that
are
most
effective
adsorption,
exhibiting
strong
energies
both
(−
1.98
eV)
environments
1.97
eV).
These
values
significantly
higher
than
water
range
−
0.25
0.26
eV.
Geometrical
analyses
confirmed
as
preferred
configuration.
findings
not
only
upon
existing
approaches
designing
efficient
adsorbents
but
also
provide
deeper
insights
into
mechanisms
materials.
Unlike
previous
studies,
focused
primarily
experimental
or
theoretical
aspects
isolation,
work
integrates
optimize
processes
at
molecular
level.
By
investigating
properties
removal,
offers
a
novel
pathway
developing
advanced
adsorbents,
addressing
critical
challenges
environmental
remediation
with
greater
precision
efficiency.
Scientific notes of Taurida National V I Vernadsky University Series Technical Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Головний
редактор:Кисельов
Володимир
Борисович
-доктор
технічних
наук,
професор,
директор
Навчально-наукового
інституту
муніципального
управління
та
міського
господарства
Таврійського
національного
університету
імені
В
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Abstract
The
discharge
of
industrial
wastewater,
particularly
from
chemical
and
mining
industries,
poses
significant
threats
to
the
environment,
public
health,
safety
due
high
concentrations
pollutants
leading
serious
illnesses
loss
aquatic
life.
It
is
therefore
essential
urgent
devise
measures
for
mitigating
these
threats.
To
advance
understanding
graphene
membranes
arsenic
removal
we
investigated
adsorption
mechanism
relative
selectivity
on
graphene-based
materials
using
computational
approaches.
Our
study
employed
hybrid
quantum
mechanical
calculations
energy
geometry
optimization
explore
pristine
membrane
surfaces
in
vacuum
aqueous
environments.
We
assessed
effect
different
sites
surface,
including
top
(T),
bridge
(B),
hollow
(H)
across
both
edge
(E)
center
(C)
regions,
identify
optimal
site.
results
identified
as
most
effective
adsorption,
with
strong
energies
(-1.98
eV)
environments
(-1.97
eV),
which
are
generally
stronger
than
those
water
(-0.25
-0.26
surface.
Geometrical
analyses
confirmed
preferred
configuration.
findings
methodologies
designing
efficient
adsorbents
offer
valuable
insights
developing
materials.
By
elucidating
mechanisms
optimizing
properties,
this
contributes
novel
design
removal,
addressing
critical
challenges
environmental
remediation.
